Down syndrome test dilemma..

Hello All.. I am carrying twins,conceived via IVF.. I am 29 yrs old.. My docs says, I am bound to get false positive in the blood test bcoz of twins and IVF, but I can't opt for for NT scan only... He says my odds are low bcoz I'm young.. I am in a dilemma.. What shd I do? I'd worry if I get a false +ve, I'd even worry if i don't do the test.. pls help!

Hello All.. I am carrying twins,conceived via IVF.. I am 29 yrs old.. My docs says, I am bound to get false positive in the blood test bcoz of twins and IVF, but I can't opt for for NT scan only... He says my odds are low bcoz I'm young.. I am in a dilemma.. What shd I do? I'd worry if I get a false +ve, I'd even worry if i don't do the test.. pls help!

I have to do the ultra sound and first blood test or the insurance complains (REDICULOUSE) but we already decided on no more tests even when the tests are bad. we will get this baby no matter what and I don't want to be worried all my pregnancy.. kids make you worry all your life..so spare me at least these last months ;) it's all a personal view that my hubby and I share. but if I am worried about something and the Dr tells me it's normal then I totally relax over it. so I hope you find your decision soon :)

I have to do the ultra sound and first blood test or the insurance complains (REDICULOUSE) but we already decided on no more tests even when the tests are bad. we will get this baby no matter what and I don't want to be worried all my pregnancy.. kids make you worry all your life..so spare me at least these last months ;) it's all a personal view that my hubby and I share. but if I am worried about something and the Dr tells me it's normal then I totally relax over it. so I hope you find your decision soon :)

I am 37 first pregnancy. I will take every possible tests but i wouldn't keep the baby if i find out the baby is not healthy. Your case is diff. Yes you are still young and probably had harder time to get this far so i might skipp the test. Just do your best & good luck!

I am 37 first pregnancy. I will take every possible tests but i wouldn't keep the baby if i find out the baby is not healthy. Your case is diff. Yes you are still young and probably had harder time to get this far so i might skipp the test. Just do your best & good luck!

I did IVF the last time I was pregnant and did the NT scan and it came back positive (1:55 chance). I followed up with an amnio and it was negative. I only was pregnant with a single baby, but had two implanted and had a rate condition where I grew

I did IVF the last time I was pregnant and did the NT scan and it came back positive (1:55 chance). I followed up with an amnio and it was negative. I only was pregnant with a single baby, but had two implanted and had a rate condition where I grew

I was in the same boat during my first pregnancy with twins. The Dr and I felt that because of the strong false positive that you get that it wasn't worth doing the testing. With twins you end up with multiple ultrasounds compared to one or two with a singleton. So odds are that you will identify issues with either of the babies in the later scans.

I was in the same boat during my first pregnancy with twins. The Dr and I felt that because of the strong false positive that you get that it wasn't worth doing the testing. With twins you end up with multiple ultrasounds compared to one or two with a singleton. So odds are that you will identify issues with either of the babies in the later scans.

It really comes down to personal choice. I too decided that I wouldn't have a termination either way. My midwife confirmed that either way it makes no difference to the care I receive during pregnancy so I thought there was no point putting the baby at risk by having the fluid taken. Good luck with the decision, and either way you will make the right choice for you and your babies.

It really comes down to personal choice. I too decided that I wouldn't have a termination either way. My midwife confirmed that either way it makes no difference to the care I receive during pregnancy so I thought there was no point putting the baby at risk by having the fluid taken. Good luck with the decision, and either way you will make the right choice for you and your babies.

All of these tests could possibly have false positives....meaning that there is NO WAY that I would have these tests done because no matter if my child has Down syndrome when it's born I would never have chosen to do away with it. The choice is yours but this is my opinion.

All of these tests could possibly have false positives....meaning that there is NO WAY that I would have these tests done because no matter if my child has Down syndrome when it's born I would never have chosen to do away with it. The choice is yours but this is my opinion.

I know someone whose Mom had the test done when she was pregnant with her and it was a false positive. Not to mention it wouldn't change my mind about carrying the baby. We opted out of testing. I also know a family that tested negative and it was a false negative. They say they are happy they didn't know. If it doesn't change your decision I wouldn't get it. It is an unnecessary stress. It is better to live in blind bliss for 9 months anyways!!

I know someone whose Mom had the test done when she was pregnant with her and it was a false positive. Not to mention it wouldn't change my mind about carrying the baby. We opted out of testing. I also know a family that tested negative and it was a false negative. They say they are happy they didn't know. If it doesn't change your decision I wouldn't get it. It is an unnecessary stress. It is better to live in blind bliss for 9 months anyways!!

We are getting the test done because we want to see the baby again. Even if it shows odds of 1/500, I'm not worried. Truthfully, the odds of having a stillbirth (1/200) is greater. You can't let the numbers freak you out.

We are getting the test done because we want to see the baby again. Even if it shows odds of 1/500, I'm not worried. Truthfully, the odds of having a stillbirth (1/200) is greater. You can't let the numbers freak you out.

I haven't had it done with either of my previous pregnancies and won't for this one. It won't change anything so I don't see a point to worrying myself sick over something that may or may not be. I already get to worry for two years about the possibility of autism.

I haven't had it done with either of my previous pregnancies and won't for this one. It won't change anything so I don't see a point to worrying myself sick over something that may or may not be. I already get to worry for two years about the possibility of autism.

I feel the same way because It would possibly lead to more testing and amniocentesis carries a risk of miscarriage. I was tempted to agree to it just to see the baby again. I also didn't do it with my first...

I feel the same way because It would possibly lead to more testing and amniocentesis carries a risk of miscarriage. I was tempted to agree to it just to see the baby again. I also didn't do it with my first...

Don't know what to tell you. We are in the same boat we have mono-dia twins and they are identical. We were told that if I had it that they would BOTH have it. I don't know that I could care for 2 handicapped kids. But I don't know if I could abort either. I'm stuck and I don't know what to do!

Don't know what to tell you. We are in the same boat we have mono-dia twins and they are identical. We were told that if I had it that they would BOTH have it. I don't know that I could care for 2 handicapped kids. But I don't know if I could abort either. I'm stuck and I don't know what to do!

we did all of the tests when #1. I am going to repeat mms (AFP, hCG, estriol) and NT screen. I did them with landon and it is nice to have them for many reasons. Its not just for DS. While others are correct, they can catch most things at later scans its nice to know ahead of time. some things they look for would change your care so I like to know.

we did all of the tests when #1. I am going to repeat mms (AFP, hCG, estriol) and NT screen. I did them with landon and it is nice to have them for many reasons. Its not just for DS. While others are correct, they can catch most things at later scans its nice to know ahead of time. some things they look for would change your care so I like to know.

Thanks for all your replies ladies.. I guess I will not go ahead with the test.. I am a born worrier and i do not want to spoil the rest of my preg by worrying abt a false +ve.. I will only agree for NT scan if they allow me to get it done w/o blood test.. There is going to be a detailed scan at 20w anyway.. Thanks again!

Thanks for all your replies ladies.. I guess I will not go ahead with the test.. I am a born worrier and i do not want to spoil the rest of my preg by worrying abt a false +ve.. I will only agree for NT scan if they allow me to get it done w/o blood test.. There is going to be a detailed scan at 20w anyway.. Thanks again!

I was searching on the internet and suddenly remembered my doc telling me that, if he is able to see nasal bone at 11 weeks, then I don't hv to go for NT scan.+blood test... I am reading more abt it on internet.. Hope this helps..

I was searching on the internet and suddenly remembered my doc telling me that, if he is able to see nasal bone at 11 weeks, then I don't hv to go for NT scan.+blood test... I am reading more abt it on internet.. Hope this helps..

I dont advise getting it, it seems like one more thing to stress you out when you are already worried about everything under the sun. My bestfriend got it done and it came back with a 1 in 100 chance of her child having down syndrom causing her to panic and freak out on how she was going to prepare herself for a special needs child. Her day to deliver came and out came a beautiful precious perfectly healthy baby boy. I just dont see making myself stress out more than I already am going to be. Just my opinion though.

I dont advise getting it, it seems like one more thing to stress you out when you are already worried about everything under the sun. My bestfriend got it done and it came back with a 1 in 100 chance of her child having down syndrom causing her to panic and freak out on how she was going to prepare herself for a special needs child. Her day to deliver came and out came a beautiful precious perfectly healthy baby boy. I just dont see making myself stress out more than I already am going to be. Just my opinion though.

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